US raises concerns about Iran's participation in Astana talks

WASHINGTON - 13 September 2017: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David M. Satterfield will travel to Astana on September 14 and 15, to lead the U.S. government observer delegation in the next round of Astana Process talks on Syria, US Department of State said in a statement, Al Hurra channel reported Wednesday.

Satterfield will reinforce U.S. support for all efforts to achieve a sustainable de-escalation of violence and provision of unhindered humanitarian aid.

Satterfield said that the United States remains concerned with Iran’s involvement as a so-called “guarantor” of the Astana process.

Russia, Turkey and Iran will participate in 6th round of Astana process talks on Syria as well as armed Syrian opposition, Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry announced earlier.